Below is a 4 year old video about games in education. Is the information still valuable?
Ken Robinson: "Do Schools kiill creativity" video?
Read Edutopia's article about simulations and gaming in education.
Make an entry to the discussion about games - title of your name & reply to at least one other person.
You should be able to find a game appropriate for you teaching environment here - 10 sites are listed, and are among the best 'interactive resources'. Remember to add to your delicious/diigo account. Maybe you'll want to make a list as a resource for your students.
Check out some recommended game sites, (most geared to elementary age students)
More Gaming in Education
Explore ilearn site for games
Ken Robinson: "Do Schools kiill creativity" video?
Read Edutopia's article about simulations and gaming in education.
Make an entry to the discussion about games - title of your name & reply to at least one other person.
You should be able to find a game appropriate for you teaching environment here - 10 sites are listed, and are among the best 'interactive resources'. Remember to add to your delicious/diigo account. Maybe you'll want to make a list as a resource for your students.
Check out some recommended game sites, (most geared to elementary age students)
More Gaming in Education
Explore ilearn site for games
Games are fun for students and can help them learn, review and reinforce skills.
Explore: http://anchoractivities.wikispaces.com/#toc14
If you know of other games, join that wiki and add to the resource.
Some old favorites of mine:
www.brainpop.com Short video clips – not all are free
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/ wacky web tales
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ Create a puzzle, or have your students create one!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/ - Free online games in a variety of subject areas.